The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1887-05-20
A Harry Anniversary.


notice morning service was held at the chnfch'
which had been beautifully decorated Win
| flowers for the occasion by the ladies OF the
congregation. The many present were deep
| ly impressed by the solemnity and appropfi-
ateness of the service as conducted by the
Rev. DIR. Hyland and the Rev Mr.. Bray shaw
The anniversary sermon was pre- ached by the
frmer and was universally pronounced to be
a most chaste and scholarly discourse. The
taxi was from the lst chapter st. Luke, 9TH
verse "And they We're both righteous before
God, walking in all the commandments anu
ordinances of the Lord blameess."
reception was held at the Rectory after
the services, continuing through the day, anu
| very many OF his parishioners partook OF the
| charming Inequalities Of the beloved Rector
and his wife. Happy crowds Of both young
and old enjoyed the radiant May evening
chatting under the trees or loiteriaS over the
| beautiful landscape, made more attractive ~
the taste and energy of the Rector. Groups OF
| JOYOUS children romped amid the blossoms
| and flowers, and every one seemed to feel the
| inspiration of the happy occasion. The hearts
| o. the host and hostess were gladdened also
by the presence of their son, Mr. John Avl-
| r.tt, of Western Maryland and Of Miss Sarah
| Williams, of Winchester, Virginia (Mrs. Avn
rett's sister,, and also of a dear friend, Mrs.
HUBBARD, wife of Rev. Mr.. Hubbard, of irgln-
ia, who is guest at ''Ellerslie," the residence
of Judge r. B. 3. Chew. Mr.. Philip W. Az
irett, editor of the Cumberland Daily Times,
was expected but sent a telegram to his pa
| rents saying that account OF delayed
trains he did not reach Washington in time
| to make the connection.
| A number of beautiful presents were re-
ceived, not only from persons in this neigh
borhood but from friends in Mr.. Avireu's for
mer parish in Montgomery and in kind re-
| membrance the Rev. DIR. Fair sent from his
home in the far n Orhw6st very handsome
gift.
We are sure that the occasion will be long
| and pleasantly rem en5 cred not only by Mr.
and Mrs. Avirett but by all who Joined with
them in celebrating their Silver Wedding =
and in rendering our congratulations, we
must express the sincere hope that their use
full lives may be so extended that they may
celebrate also the golden anniversary of theii
marriage.
Brevities-
Most of the farmers of this section are busy
planting corn.
| Do not fail to read the new adyertiseme nts
that appear in the ENQUIRER this week.
| Yesterday was Ascension Day and services
we're held at Trinity ana St. Mays Church
es, this Town.
| Humors run riot IN the blood at this season.
| Hoods Sarsaparilla expe!s every impnritY and
vitaliZes and enriches the blood.
| Tie announcement of candidate for the
Sheriffaty, sent Us from Biadensburg, was
not published, because no name was signe
to the letter,
| The Stockholders Oft the District Of Column
bia and Upper Marlboro Turnpike Company
will hold meeting tomorrow for the purpose
Of electing five directors for the ensuing year
Joseph Powers, an escaped lunatic from
Spring Grove Asylum, was captured neal
Beltsville by Sheriff Robey, on Monday last
| IN taken back TO that institution.
A communication from Mr.. John W. Belt
! explaining the circumstances under which {
license was issued to Edward Penn, Of Lau
rel, was received too late for in ser!ion in th
weeks paper.
Judge Brooke was here on Monday last ant
filed his opinion in the Equity case of Marsl
ct. al. VS.. Dyonisius T. Sheriff, sustaining thu
demurrer to the bill and dissmissing the sam
W it'll costs to tie defendant. Marion Duck
EFT for plaintiff and Villa IN Stanley for de
PENDANT.
Our genial telegraph operator and ralroa'
agent, Mr. VIM. Il. Tompkins, was married
few days since to Miss Maud c. Forrest, Q
Baltimore. Mr.. Tompkins has made man
friends here since coming among us, and vii
receive many VAIN congratulations upol
this pie asant step in life. We wish the hap
py couple every joy and prosperity.
The ceremony Of cornerstone laying vii
| TAKE pldCt DIT Tue new -hctiloulSt = uuiSi uSd
North Keys to morrow at three O'Clock, whe
the Hon. George G. olton is expected to b
present to deliver a lectur OH woman, he
eroism and her Love-" Refreshments wi
be served. On the following day the churc
, will be dedicated, and sermons vii be preacl
, ed by an eminent minister.
Mr.. Perkins on yesterday sold the follow
ing lots at tax sale: Two houses and 10
!, and one vacant lot in this Town, assessed
t the name of Margaret A. Ridgeley, purchase
by Mr.. Charles Gill for S5O7 two lots in IL
village of Woodsile, containing niI,e acr
9 Tubman, purchased by Thos. Owngs, Esq
of Baltimore, f,r Sl46 H..
q The Washington sta says Some OF Il
clergy of the Episcopal Church i'll this cow
: cation, in discussing the proposition As to Il
/ division Of this diocese, which, it is said,
s be brought befole the diocesan convent,
: which meets next week in Baltimore, thiI
/, that the sentiment vi the church is opps ;,
l. to the creation OF SIN Il tlioceses The say Il
= Maryland diocese, a ~ PIE. eat c.I.sIiluted,
: territoraliy SIN Ill and easily uavel>el. IL
It however, said That # tie Mary land AID E
II ton diocese, co il Il be reunited aud then ,
al vded into two dix ccsos 10 DC known as [
J. Washington and baltimore diocese. IL
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